Author Archives: cbecker53

Don’t Have All the Answers?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by cbecker53

That’s OK! Did you know that the majority of employees today expect their managers to coach them? At the same time, managers are concerned that they won’t have all the answers. That’s understandable, given the human condition’s need for a sense … Continue reading →

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Putting Book Banning in Perspective

Posted on April 30, 2013 by cbecker53

I just have to jump on this bandwagon.  I won’t say much, other than I agree.  It’s OK to ban books, but not weapons? The photo is from MomsDemandAction, and is part of a “new PSA campaign, ‘Choose One,’ a … Continue reading →

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Batter Up!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by cbecker53

OK, confession time:  I know practically nothing about sports, while my husband is a baseball fanatic (and fan of other sports).  BUT I do know that it is baseball season. In fact, my siblings and I just went together and … Continue reading →

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Why Didn’t I Know about World Book Night?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by cbecker53

Today a friend was giving me a tour of her very busy branch library. And then she told me about World Book Night.  What?  Something about World Book Encyclopedia?  A night somehow dedicated to the encyclopedia?  No, no, silly!! World … Continue reading →

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Find the Balance

Posted on April 18, 2013 by cbecker53

Many of us have trouble finding the proper balance between our focus on our jobs, and all other parts of our lives.  I believe it is very important to give your job your all, but it is also important to … Continue reading →

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Getting Clear Direction

Posted on April 16, 2013 by cbecker53

Today’s is a lazy post.  The Fast Track has done such a good job on this post about How To Get Clear Direction From Your Boss that all I can do is point you to it. Share your thoughts in … Continue reading →

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Digital Literacy and Libraries

Posted on April 12, 2013 by cbecker53

I thought I’d start with a definition of digital literacy, so here’s one from Wikipedia: Digital literacy is the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate and create information using a range of digital technologies. It requires one “to recognize … Continue reading →

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Why do You Think We Call it Buy-in?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by cbecker53

I find the post Persuasion and Sales: Sure You Can from All Things Workplace intriguing and informative. The thrust of the article is simple.  Many of us say we would never want to, and could never be, in sales.  And … Continue reading →

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Managing UP!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by cbecker53

So often managers, in and outside of libraries, concentrate only on managing those they supervise.  But I’m here to tell you, or remind you, that you also need to cultivate your relationships with those above you on your organizational chart, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Leadership

Posted on April 3, 2013 by cbecker53

Every time I run across an article or post I want to incorporate into my blog I save it in a folder.  Today I looked at the hodgepodge of items in that folder and found three related to leaders and … Continue reading →

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